Who we are

Elite Private Search is a boutique-style matchmaking service representing successful men and women in Chicago looking for their ideal match. All matches are hand-selected for our clients and we take care of arranging all the details.

Founded in 2009, Elite Private Search has been matching high quality, relationship-minded couples for almost a decade. Our Elite Bachelors and Bachelorettes have lives filled with friends, family, career, and travel. They also seek a successful and fulfilling love life. They are motivated to find a partner and interested in the highest level of personal attention. That’s where we come in.

We do 2 things: personalized matchmaking and arranging incredible first dates.

We recruit candidates specifically for our Elite clients by attending local events, utilizing social networks, hosting parties and meeting with referrals to find quality matches for our Elite Bachelors and Bachelorettes. Our approach to matchmaking is very personalized and great care goes into every match we create.

We want to learn more about you and the qualities you seek in your ideal match so we can coordinate an incredible first date. To get started, we encourage you to fill out a confidential profile.

Karen Pezzati

Karen has been a member of the Elite Private Search team since 2013. She has over 5 years of experience working as a matchmaker, recruiter, and relationship coach in the dating industry. Her warm and engaging personality makes her the perfect matchmaker for our Elite clients. She can make quick connections, has great intuition and isn't afraid to think outside the box. Her direct approach and love for helping people is what makes her the ideal coach for all of your first date needs!

Tiffany Hamm

Tiffany has a true passion for helping others. With her outgoing spirit, compassionate heart, and eye for chemistry, she has a knack for understanding and connecting people. She prides herself in taking the time to get to know each client, their relationship goals, and being able to serve them on a high level. She has been in the business of matchmaking for nearly a decade and is responsible for dozens of marriages and hundreds of lasting relationships.

Gabriella Curtis

Gabby has always had a passion for helping people and finds that being a Matchmaker gives her the opportunity to improve lives in a unique way. Gabby has earned a Bachelor's Degree in biomedical science with a minor in Psychology. "There is little known science when it comes to the chemistry between two people so I strive to focus on fine-tuning the smaller details in order to allow those two wonderful people to meet", says Gabby. What better way to couple her love for science, psychology, and compassion than to work in the "science of attraction" each and every day!

Stephanie Kluver

Stephanie, a self-described 'hopeless romantic' and veteran matchmaker, has been responsible for many relationships and marriages over her years in the dating industry. Her experience, outgoing personality and passion for her work make her clients feel comfortable and confident working with her. She understands the time crunch busy professionals are under and works to ensure their dating life is not only efficient but also productive. Stephanie's favorite part of her job is working to get her clients in front of people they wouldn't normally cross paths with. Her deep passion for her work coupled with a warm personality and genuine understanding of her clients have contributed to her success in the matchmaking profession. Working with her clients through every step of the dating process, Stephanie is personally involved with every Elite Private Search client.

Erika Kybartas

Erika has been a matchmaker and dating expert for years. If you ask her, she will tell you she grew up matchmaking! She is responsible for countless first dates that have led to long-term relationships, engagements, and marriages. Her compassionate and confident attitude, along with her intuition and passion for people make her very successful in the matchmaking industry. She truly cares about each of her clients and loves learn what makes them unique, and ultimately, who will be a great match for them. Her expertise and relationship advice has been featured in media outlets including FOX 32 Chicago, NBC Chicago, The Great Love Debate, and the Daily Herald.

Elite Headhunters

Our Elite Headhunters are natural networkers and hopeless romantics! As recruiters for singles they attend social gatherings, networking events, charity events and utilize their personal network to attract qualified single candidates. All candidates are introduced to the Elite matchmaking team for in-depth interviews to see if they're a proper match for the Elite clientele. Interested in joining our recruiting team? Email Karen at karen@eliteprivatesearch.com.